May 03, 2004, 5:00AM

For more than two decades, he spun to Cajun music and jazz at nightclubs and at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, where his white beard and red clogs were a familiar sight at the Economy Hall Tent and Fais Do-Do Stage. Full story »

April 22, 2008, 3:53PM

April 24, 2008, 8:45AM

I am so excited about Jazz Fest this weekend...the days are gonna be filled with music, food, fun and of course Louisiana heat. All the things I love, especially the live music. I'm really looking forward to hearing the Friday afternoon bands Leah Chase, Rudy's Caribbean Funk and Sheryl Crow. Music, music and more music! I love it :-) Smells... Full story »

April 25, 2008, 9:33AM

After looking at my post from last night, I have come to the realization that Jazz Fest '08 might just be the thing that is missing in an astronomical number of people's lives. If you look at the statistics, church attendance for close to all religious groups is and has been steadily decreasing, while violent and regular old non-violent crime... Full story »

April 25, 2008, 5:16PM

So, From the name of the band I was heading over to see, I didn't know who they were. But once they were announced and I heard that they were members of the mMeters, P-Funk, and Living Colour, I became, might I say, more than just a bit more enthused. Full story »

April 25, 2008, 6:36PM

April 26, 2008, 12:18PM

With a smattering of gray rain clouds washing across the sky and the smell of New Orleans cooking permeating the air, there is no doubt whatsoever that Jazz Fest is hitting its stride. The WWOZ tent is already rocking to the sounds of the Berklee College of Music Jazz Ensemble. The cool sounds of scat vocals and saxophone are the... Full story »

April 26, 2008, 12:25PM

Started the day off by running a little late which always adds a bit of craziness to things, but once I got to the Sauvage St. gate everything started to get better. I still haven't had my coffee but I am going to take care of that as soon as I'm done with this. Full story »

April 26, 2008, 12:40PM

Master drummer Tony "Oulabula" Bazley opened the second weekend of the Jazz and Heritage Festival with an all-star lineup of musicians he assembled and dubbed "The Kickers" for a "Tribute to Drummers Past." For decades, Tony has traveled the world, sharing the essence of the unique beat of New Orleans jazz, teaching drummers on five continents and returning to... Full story »

April 26, 2008, 12:40PM

Here we go! The first of many photos from the members of the WWOZ Flickr Community, this one contributed by Dial_m! You can click the photo to go to its page and leave a comment for the photographer if you wish! The Crowd at Acura Stage, 11:30AM by Dial_m, Thanks for contributing! Full story »

April 26, 2008, 2:13PM

It keeps drizzling at the fair grounds but never quite opens up into an all-out rain. Teresa and I are convinced that the clouds will only rain after we've settled into a spot in front of a stage and have no quick way of seeking shelter. Darn you, Mother Nature! Stop teasing us! The best show I saw so far... Full story »

April 26, 2008, 2:17PM

Just some great photos from Ozomatli at Jazz fest April 25th, 2008. Ozomatli's second appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 25th , 2008 was electrifying. The group has been a night time Fest regular at the Howling Wolf for the last six or seven years. Ozo, as they are called by their fans, is an... Full story »

April 26, 2008, 4:32PM

Still hanging out in the press tent - trying to avoid the rain for as long as possible (I'm a weenie, what can I say?). Terea and I are losing energy fast. Need nap...or caffeine. Any suggestions on what to do to push through the next 36 hours to complete my mini-marathon? Full story »

April 26, 2008, 5:10PM

Well, maybe not in the rain as much as near the rain. Of course, after my last post Teresa and I tried to brave the (then) drizzle to grab a quick bite before catching Billy Joel. Of course, Mother Nature is mad at us for avoiding her for so long and she decides to unleash a torrential downpour right as... Full story »

April 26, 2008, 5:16PM

My day really didn't turn out so well. I was on my way to New Orleans and as I'm driving my car starts to smoke. I freaked out! I pulled over on the side of the interstate. The damn car died before I could even turn it off. I knew that was bad news. So I was stranded on... Full story »

April 26, 2008, 6:34PM

Well, I'm home and finally dry again. The rains came at around two or three in the afternoon, and with them came lightning. No strikes on the fairgrounds or anything cinematic like that, but enough the we had to power down the computers. The rain fluctuated between drizzle and torrent and, as they say, the band played on. Here are... Full story »

April 26, 2008, 11:07PM

I'm really surprised and excited that this blog has been receiving so many comments! I want to encourage people attending Jazzfest to stop me if you see me. I'll snap a quick photo and post it here! Thanks for all the advice and encouragement. I knew day 2 was going to be hard - too short to have delirium and... Full story »